© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 24.1 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.1 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated, left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and resting left elbow on shield set on prow on right: transverse spear rests in crook of left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.75–26.28 g;Diameter varies: 30–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery. On one side, it depicts a portrait of Antoninus Pius, while on the other side, it shows the goddess Roma standing next to a shield and a spear, with the goddess Victory standing on top of a globe. This combination of symbols represents both the military power and the cultural influence of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
